Child abuse cases are making headlines on the local dailies, which is certainly a matter of grave concern. It's crucial for the parents to get well acquainted with their child's peer groups/friends/classmates; and also receive information pertaining to the public places which he/she usually visit. Evidently, it's a step in the right direction, that when the child grows, the parents ought to reverse their role to that of a best friend. In the current age, there are ample opportunities wherein malicious individuals can befriend the child while he/she is regularly interacting on social media. Adult oversight is necessary while the child indulges in any sort of mobile activity. Furthermore, cases wherein the minor girls are permitted in rented rooms in hotels with unknown individuals/adults are unacceptable. Section 8(10) of the Goa Children's Act, 2003 prohibits such type of malevolent conduct; wherein it prohibits any child from entering a hotel room with strangers/adults or individuals rather then their blood relatives. This is to ensure the child's safety and can be also considered beneficial for the fabric of civilized society.
